How To Install virt-dib on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install virt-dib in AlmaLinux 8. virt-dib is Safe and secure diskimage-builder replacement

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install virt-dib on AlmaLinux 8.

What is virt-dib

Virt-dib is a safe and secure alternative to the OpenStack diskimage-builder command. It is compatible with most diskimage-builder elements.

We can use yum or dnf to install virt-dib on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install virt-dib.

Install virt-dib on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install virt-dib using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install virt-dib

Install virt-dib on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install virt-dib using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install virt-dib

How To Uninstall virt-dib on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the virt-dib package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove virt-dib

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install virt-dib on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.